AbdominalCoarctationThoracicLargest arteryMain arteryAneurysmsFemoral arteryCardiopulmonary bypassBlood vesselCoronary arteryAneurysmGraftInternal iliacVascularEnds of the aortaOrigin of the branch pulmonaryAscending AortaRenal ArteryProximalDissectionStenosisComputed tomographyVesselsBrachiocephalicDuctus arteriosusWalls of arteriesVeins and arteriesArteriolesVisceral arteryAtheroscleroticOpen the narrowedDistalAxillaryDopplerAnomalousVENTRICULAR SEPTALBalloonCarriesPressuresVeinNewborns
Abdominal4
- We describe the case of a 62-year-old woman with the right hepatic artery rising from abdominal aorta, diagnosed incidentally during an abdominal computed tomography angiography. (umbalk.org)
- In its place, the left hepatic artery originated from the celiac trunk, while the right replaced hepatic artery was observed arising directly from the abdominal aorta. (umbalk.org)
- Tsoucalas G, Panagouli E, Vasilopoulos A, Karayiannakis A, Thomaidis V, Fiska A. Replaced right hepatic artery arising from abdominal aorta: a case report. (umbalk.org)
- Anatomic textbook descriptions imply that there is little variability in the relationships of the left renal vein, abdominal aorta, and left renal artery. (elsevierpure.com)
Coarctation8
- What is Coarctation of the Aorta? (onteenstoday.com)
- Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect in which a part of the aorta is narrower than usual. (onteenstoday.com)
- This is called coarctation of the aorta. (medlineplus.gov)
- The exact cause of coarctation of the aorta is unknown. (medlineplus.gov)
- The pediatric heart team at Children's Health are highly experienced in the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques to repair coarctation of the aorta. (childrens.com)
- Coarctation of the aorta , or aortic coarctation, is a congenital heart disease , which means babies are born with the condition. (childrens.com)
- Coarctation of the aorta is narrowing in the aorta, the body's largest artery. (childrens.com)
- Coarctation of the aorta is a birth defect in which the aorta , the major artery from the heart, is narrowed. (nih.gov)
Thoracic2
- Comparing coronary artery calcium and thoracic aorta calcium for prediction of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular events on low-dose non-gated computed tomography in a high-risk population of heavy smokers. (ru.nl)
- BACKGROUND: Coronary artery calcium (CAC) and thoracic aorta calcium (TAC) can be detected simultaneously on low-dose, non-gated computed tomography (CT) scans. (ru.nl)
Largest artery1
Main artery5
- Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA): A hole in the heart's main artery (aorta) that doesn't close properly after birth. (onteenstoday.com)
- Main artery of the body. (encyclopedia.com)
- This is the main artery coming from the heart. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The other end is attached to the aorta , the body's main artery. (medicinenet.com)
- What is the main artery in our body? (onteenstoday.com)
Aneurysms1
- 6 Therakathu J, Panwala HK, Bhargava S, Eapen A, Keshava SN, David D. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography imaging of splenic artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms: a single-center experience. (jvascbras.org)
Femoral artery2
- Following ascending aorta and aortic arch repair, the aorto-bi-common femoral artery bypass was completed. (nih.gov)
- It requires large bore access to central veins and the femoral artery. (medscape.com)
Cardiopulmonary bypass1
- We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma of the lung in which a left pneumonectomy combined resection of the pulmonary artery and aorta was performed using a cardiopulmonary bypass. (minervamedica.it)
Blood vessel2
- Sometimes, doctors will try to stretch open the narrowed part of the aorta by using a balloon that is widened inside the blood vessel. (medlineplus.gov)
- When the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the body, shows an abnormal ballooning or enlargement, there is the risk of a potentially fatal rupture. (clevelandclinic.org)
Coronary artery4
- To find a definitive solution for the patient's presenting problem, he underwent Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) and, subsequently, Transapical Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TATAVR). (fortuneonline.org)
- To tackle the two procedures required, the case was discussed among staff cardiac surgeons and a hybrid approach was devised: beating-heart Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass (OPCAB) and subsequent Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement via a Trans-Apical Access (TA-TAVR). (fortuneonline.org)
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting With and Without Manipulation of the Ascending Aorta: A Network Meta-Analysis. (ox.ac.uk)
- BACKGROUND: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) remains the standard of treatment for 3-vessel and left main coronary disease, but is associated with an increased risk of post-operative stroke compared to percutaneous coronary intervention. (ox.ac.uk)
Aneurysm7
- Similarly, the natural course of an iliac artery aneurysm (IAA) consists of progressive expansion with eventual rupture. (clinicalgate.com)
- A, Left anterior oblique arteriogram showing the right internal liac artery aneurysm ( arrows ). (clinicalgate.com)
- C, Subsequent placement of a stent graft across the right internal iliac artery origin excludes inflow to the aneurysm. (clinicalgate.com)
- The combination of proximal sealing of the aneurysm with the stent graft and distal occlusion of the artery, thus preventing retrograde flow from the contralateral iliac artery, results in total exclusion of the aneurysm from the circulation. (clinicalgate.com)
- C, D, Axial contrast-enhanced CT images showing the right internal iliac artery aneurysm. (clinicalgate.com)
- 5 Manian U, Badri H, Coyne P, Nice C, Ashour H, Bhattacharya V. Endovascular treatment of a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm using Amplatzer(®) Vascular Plug. (jvascbras.org)
- Staged arterial embolization and surgical resection of a giant splenic artery aneurysm. (jvascbras.org)
Graft4
- 11 , 12 Each device has specific and relatively restrictive requirements with regard to the diameter, length, and angulation of the proximal and distal attachment sites, and to the ability of the iliofemoral arteries to accommodate the stent graft delivery systems. (clinicalgate.com)
- Tight right external iliac artery stenosis preventing advancement of delivery system of the body of the stent graft. (clinicalgate.com)
- If a large part of the aorta is removed, a graft or one of the patient's own arteries may be used to fill the gap. (medlineplus.gov)
- the left Internal Mammary Artery (LIMA) was harvested as a skeletonized in-situ graft. (fortuneonline.org)
Internal iliac1
- B, After successful placement of coils, there is stagnant flow within the aneurysmal lumen of the right internal iliac artery. (clinicalgate.com)
Vascular6
- Brachiocephalic arteries were repaired using a trifurcated vascular grafts. (angiolsurgery.org)
- These data validate the assumption that the left renal vein is a reliable anatomic landmark for locating the left renal artery and juxtarenal aorta in cases where anomalous vascular anatomy or previous retroperitoneal dissection are not present. (elsevierpure.com)
- Board-certified surgeons have the ability to remove blockages and restore circulation in veins and arteries in the Vascular Center. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Our vascular sonographers use painless ultrasound to obtain an image of the aorta in the abdomen and detect enlargement of the vessel. (clevelandclinic.org)
- Any intracardiac communication that allows high pulmonary blood flow will lead, over time, to irreversible pulmonary vascular injury, increased pulmonary artery pressures and, ultimately, to right-to-left intracardiac blood flow. (medscape.com)
- If unrepaired, these large shunts may lead to pulmonary artery hypertension, elevated pulmonary vascular resistance, and right ventricular hypertrophy by the time people are in their 30s or 40s. (msdmanuals.com)
Ends of the aorta2
- If the problem area is small, the two free ends of the aorta may be reconnected. (medlineplus.gov)
- Heart surgeons perform cardiothoracic surgery to remove the narrowed section and reconnect the two ends of the aorta. (childrens.com)
Origin of the branch pulmonary1
- Type A2 includes Collett and Edwards type II and most cases of type III, namely those with separate origin of the branch pulmonary arteries from the left and right lateral aspects of the common trunk. (medscape.com)
Ascending Aorta6
- Anomalous origin of one pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta (AOPA), also known as hemitruncus, is an extremely rare congenital heart malformation first described in 1868.1 This defect manifests with early pulmonary hypertension by two unique mechanisms: 1. (congenitalcardiologytoday.com)
- Supracoronary reconstruction of the ascending aorta was performed in 4 patients, Bentall operation in 2 subjects, with all undergoing total aortic arch replacement according to the elephant trunk technique. (angiolsurgery.org)
- Bypasses from the ascending aorta to the axillary or subclavian artery and to the carotid artery were performed in 31 cases. (nih.gov)
- But it was found that in 95% of cases the internal carotid artery is still patent (confirmed by exploration), therefore an ascending aorta-to-carotid bypass is feasible in most instances. (nih.gov)
- one of the primary lymphatic organs, it's located anterior to the ascending aorta & posterior to sternum b/w lungs. (studystack.com)
- PA = pulmonary artery, Asc Ao = ascending aorta. (medscape.com)
Renal Artery3
- In the remaining 50 subjects, the relationship of the left renal vein to the origin of the left renal artery was determined. (elsevierpure.com)
- The mean distance between the midpoint of the origin of the left renal artery and the cephalad margin of the left renal vein was 3.1 mm (P = 0.034). (elsevierpure.com)
- Renal artery ultrasound. (clevelandclinic.org)
Proximal5
- In light of the clinical status and ultrasound evidence, the patient was enlisted for aortic valve replacement after routine coronary angiography, which revealed severe stenosis of the proximal left main coronary artery (Figure 1, red arrow). (fortuneonline.org)
- Coronary angiography showing a critical proximal stenosis of the left main coronary artery (red arrow). (fortuneonline.org)
- Proximal and distal control of the vessels could not be achieved during the procedure because of local adhesions and inflammation and it was necessary to cross clamp the supraceliac aorta to control bleeding. (jvascbras.org)
- Durante o procedimento, não foi possível alcançar controle proximal e distal dos vasos devido a aderências locais e inflamação, sendo necessário o clampeamento da aorta supracelíaca para controle do sangramento. (jvascbras.org)
- In addition, the pulmonary arteries originate from the common arterial trunk distal to the coronary arteries and proximal to the first brachiocephalic branch of the aortic arch. (medscape.com)
Dissection3
- Unsolved problems of cerebral protection in operations on the aortic arch, especially in a combination with extension of dissection to the brachiocephalic arteries determine search for variants making it possible to carry out adequate cerebral perfusion. (angiolsurgery.org)
- At the Department of Reconstructive Surgery and Aortic Root of A.N. Bakulev National Medical Research Centre of Cardiovascular Surgery, a total of 6 patients (5 men) with type A aortic dissection underwent a stage of restoration of brachiocephalic arteries with the use of a temporary arterial shunt. (angiolsurgery.org)
- The patients had chronic aortic dissection involving brachiocephalic arteries, primary fenestration in the aortic arch. (angiolsurgery.org)
Stenosis2
- We believe that, in selected patients presenting with aortic stenosis and coronary artery disease, for whom the risk for either percutaneous intervention or surgical aortic valve replacement are deemed too high, a hybrid approach with OPCAB and TA-TAVR is a very effective solution in tackling such a critical clinical scenario. (fortuneonline.org)
- In any of these patterns, intrinsic stenosis, hypoplasia, or both may be present in one or both branch pulmonary arteries, which may have an effect on management and outcome. (medscape.com)
Computed tomography2
- Background: In many clinical disorders, there is a relationship between the ratio of the diameter of the main pulmonary artery (mPA) to that of the aorta (Ao) on chest computed tomography (CT). (elsevierpure.com)
- Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is a noninvasive method to image the coronary arteries. (medscape.com)
Vessels7
- The aorta is a larger artery that carries blood from the heart to the vessels that supply the rest of the body with blood. (medlineplus.gov)
- People who have this problem with their aorta may also have a weak area in the wall of blood vessels in their brain. (medlineplus.gov)
- Arteriography showed bilateral occlusions of several lower limb arteries and associated development of a collateral network of vessels. (cdc.gov)
- A genetic disorder of the blood vessels in which there is a tendency to form blood vessels that lack capillaries between an artery and vein. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- The 3 main types of blood vessels are: arteries that carry blood pumped from the heart - these are the largest and strongest. (onteenstoday.com)
- As in arteries, there are tiny vessels called vasa vasorum that supply blood to the walls of the veins and other minute vessels that carry blood away. (onteenstoday.com)
- The force with which the heart pumps blood into the arteries and vessels is called blood pressure. (who.int)
Brachiocephalic3
- To propose a new technique and initial experience of using cerebral perfusion through a temporary shunt from the basin of the left subclavian artery at the stage of prosthetic repair of brachiocephalic arteries. (angiolsurgery.org)
- All patients were subjected to prosthetic repair of the ascending portion, aortic arch and all brachiocephalic arteries in conditions of adaptive perfusion with the use of adaptive loop from arterial lines. (angiolsurgery.org)
- A novel technique of cerebral perfusion along a temporary shunt will make it possible to extend the capabilities of heart surgeons in complicated combined interventions on the aortic arch and brachiocephalic arteries. (angiolsurgery.org)
Ductus arteriosus3
- This radiograph reveals an enlarged right heart and pulmonary artery dilatation in a 24-year-old woman with an unrestricted patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and Eisenmenger syndrome. (medscape.com)
- Because the common trunk originates from both the left and right ventricles, and pulmonary arteries arise directly from the common trunk, a ductus arteriosus is not required to support the fetal circulation. (medscape.com)
- This occasionally occurs with origin of one pulmonary artery from the underside of the aortic arch, usually from a ductus arteriosus. (medscape.com)
Walls of arteries2
- when present in excess in the body, it can accumulate on the inside walls of arteries and block blood flow. (encyclopedia.com)
- Because of this pressure the walls of arteries are much thicker than those of veins. (onteenstoday.com)
Veins and arteries1
- You have a complex system of connecting veins and arteries throughout your body. (onteenstoday.com)
Arterioles1
Visceral artery1
- Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm is the most common of all the visceral artery pseudoaneurysms. (jvascbras.org)
Atherosclerotic1
- The medical examiner's report listed the cause of death as atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. (cdc.gov)
Open the narrowed1
- Repair procedures open the narrowed aorta to prevent heart failure and send enough blood to the body. (childrens.com)
Distal1
- Patients with occlusive lesions of all four cervical arteries usually have severe cerebral ischaemia and their distal runoff is usually unable to be visualized on angiography. (nih.gov)
Axillary1
Doppler2
- Both Doppler ultrasound and catheterization can be used to see if there are any differences in blood pressure in different areas of the aorta. (medlineplus.gov)
- A small handheld Doppler device checks for the pulse in leg arteries. (clevelandclinic.org)
Anomalous1
- An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is the medical term for a developmental abnormality of a coronary artery. (medicalnewstoday.com)
VENTRICULAR SEPTAL1
- [ 4 ] An autopsy revealed a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) and an overriding aorta. (medscape.com)
Balloon1
- This is done by inflating a special type of balloon to enlarge the narrowing and then placing a metallic support (stent) to hold the aorta at the larger size. (childrens.com)
Carries3
- The umbilical arteries carry deoxygenated fetal blood toward the placenta for replenishment, and the umbilical vein carries newly oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood back to the fetus. (onteenstoday.com)
- The Pulmonary Artery carries carbon dioxide & other waste products from the heart to lungs. (studystack.com)
- The aorta carries the blood and distributes it to all other arteries of the body. (who.int)
Pressures1
- An intracardiac communication allows high pulmonary artery pressures to develop and produces right-to-left intracardiac blood flow. (medscape.com)
Vein3
- An abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
- What are the 3 layers of artery and vein walls called? (onteenstoday.com)
- How can you tell the difference between an artery and a vein? (onteenstoday.com)
Newborns1
- Newborns who have extensive narrowing in the aorta usually need surgery soon after birth. (childrens.com)